2026 Beer Market Report: Craft beer faces continued declines
Craft beer carved out a strong position within the U.S. beer market, yet recent years of declines are taking a toll on the segment as brands and even breweries have shuttered as a result.
Craft beer carved out a strong position within the U.S. beer market, yet recent years of declines are taking a toll on the segment as brands and even breweries have shuttered as a result.
Although moderation trends have elevated non-alcohol beer’s standing, analysts highlight that taste and supporting choice will keep the segment growing.
Lipton Hard Iced Tea, Rochester, N.Y., is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Lipton Hard Iced Tea Zero Sugar, a 95-calorie, zero-sugar offering that taps into growing consumer demand for lighter, lower-calorie beverage alcohol options….
Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look at the U.S. beer market and its 2025 performance.
>After suffering declines in 2024, hard cider was able to turn its performance around, showcasing modest increases in 2025, with analysts pointing to flavor innovations to continue that progress.
Harpoon Brewery unveiled its latest brew: Low Key, a new 3.3% ABV craft lager with tropical fruit notes.
Heineken 0.0 announced the launch of two new non-alcohol flavors: Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper, marking the next evolution of the brand’s alcohol-free portfolio, it says.